Physics and Astronomy

Master of Science (MSc)

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Program overview

A global leader in research, the department of Physics and Astronomy offers exciting, diverse and competitive graduate programs. The course-based MSc in Physics and Astronomy appeals to students wishing to gain research experience in physics, astronomy or radiation oncology. The program connects students with state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities both here and at collaborating institutions, and with world-renowned researchers in one of several focus areas: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Complexity, Environmental and Isotope Physics, Quantum Information and Quantum, Atomic, and Molecular Optics, and Space Physics. These focus areas lie within program specializations that students apply to: Physics, Astrophysics or Space Physics.

Admission is competitive, favouring students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.

Completion requirements

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Course topics may include radio, optical, infrared and space astronomy, computational astrophysics, star formation, the interstellar medium, and general relativity.

Isotope and Environmental Physics

Course topics may include nuclear decay processes, the effect of human activity on the environment, the development of analytical and instrumental techniques as well as isotope composition of trace gases and aerosols, source apportionment studies, and isotope fractionation.

Tuition fees and funding

All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.

Fees

Estimate for full-time students

Canadian andpermanent resident

Internationalstudent

General
fees

For 12 months of study

$1,830 CAD

$1,830 CAD

Tuition fees

For program completion in 12 months

$8,568 CAD

$19,464 CAD

Total fees

For program completion in 12 months

$10,398 CAD

$21,294 CAD

General fees and tuition

General fees are annual and per-term fees. Annual fees are paid once per year, while per-term are paid each term (3 terms per year).

Tuition covers standard academic costs. Tuition shown is for full course completion of 12 courses. Domestic students pay $714 per course. International students pay $1,622 per course. Textbooks and other material costs are not included.

What are annual continuing fees?

Continuing fees do not apply to this program.

Funding availability

Funding is not available for this program.

Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide